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Recent articles published in 'Metallurgical Research & Technology' https://www.metallurgical-research.org Recent articles published in 'Metallurgical Research & Technology' daily 1 2026-02-25T23:51:03Z EDP Sciences Copyright (c) EDP Sciences 2026 Copyright (c) EDP Sciences 2026 2271-3646 Metallurgical Research & Technology Evolution of non-metallic inclusions in non-oriented electrical steel: industrial observations and laboratory test results https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025146 Authors: Bernhard Sammer, Kathrin Thiele, Sergiu Ilie, Roman Rössler, Herbert Kreuzer and Susanne K. Michelic. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 207 Published online: 04/02/2026 Keywords: non-oriented electrical steel ; non-metallic inclusions ; steel cleanness ; inclusion modification ; rare earth elements ; automated SEM/EDS. Evolution of non-metallic inclusions in non-oriented electrical steel: industrial observations and laboratory test results Bernhard Sammer Kathrin Thiele Sergiu Ilie Roman Rössler Herbert Kreuzer Susanne K. Michelic non-oriented electrical steel non-metallic inclusions steel cleanness inclusion modification rare earth elements automated SEM/EDS 2026-02-04 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025146 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-04 Metallurgical Research & Technology 207 123 Mechanism and method for improving gas utilization rate of large blast furnaces based on data analysis https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025149 Authors: Bing Dai, Rukang Yan, Yijia Sun, Nan Zhang, Yuji Wan, Qiyuan Liu and Hongjun Sun. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 206 Published online: 04/02/2026 Keywords: large blast furnace ; utilization rate of gas ; production data ; low-carbon smelting ; high efficiency and low consumption. Mechanism and method for improving gas utilization rate of large blast furnaces based on data analysis Bing Dai Rukang Yan Yijia Sun Nan Zhang Yuji Wan Qiyuan Liu Hongjun Sun large blast furnace utilization rate of gas production data low-carbon smelting high efficiency and low consumption 2026-02-04 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025149 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-04 Metallurgical Research & Technology 206 123 Numerical and dimensional analysis of slag emulsification due to bottom gas injection in ladles https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025128 Authors: Marco A. Ramirez-Argaez, Ana L. Gomez-Rodriguez and Alberto N. Conejo. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 210 Published online: 05/02/2026 Keywords: slag emulsification ; bottom gas injection ; mathematical model ; dimensional analysis. Numerical and dimensional analysis of slag emulsification due to bottom gas injection in ladles Marco A. Ramirez-Argaez Ana L. Gomez-Rodriguez Alberto N. Conejo slag emulsification bottom gas injection mathematical model dimensional analysis 2026-02-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025128 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 210 123 Comparison of methods for modification of non-metallic inclusions using alkali elements on a laboratory scale https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025138 Authors: Nikolaus Preisser, Benjamin Suppan, Gerald Klösch and Susanne K. Michelic. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 209 Published online: 05/02/2026 Keywords: non-metallic inclusions ; alkali elements ; inclusion modification ; steel cleanness ; inclusion control ; secondary refining. Comparison of methods for modification of non-metallic inclusions using alkali elements on a laboratory scale Nikolaus Preisser Benjamin Suppan Gerald Klösch Susanne K. Michelic non-metallic inclusions alkali elements inclusion modification steel cleanness inclusion control secondary refining 2026-02-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025138 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 209 123 Effect of F-EMS position on molten steel flow and solidification in the entire continuous casting strand https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025145 Authors: Meng Yang, Weian Wang, Yongkun Yang, Jianli Wang and Xiaoming Li. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 208 Published online: 05/02/2026 Keywords: large round bloom ; curved continuous casting ; F-EMS position ; molten steel flow ; solidification behavior ; crack-prone zone. Effect of F-EMS position on molten steel flow and solidification in the entire continuous casting strand Meng Yang Weian Wang Yongkun Yang Jianli Wang Xiaoming Li large round bloom curved continuous casting F-EMS position molten steel flow solidification behavior crack-prone zone 2026-02-05 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025145 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-05 Metallurgical Research & Technology 208 123 Concepts for the development of carbon-free mold powders for the continuous casting of steels https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025152 Authors: Nathalie Gruber and Harald Harmuth. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 211 Published online: 11/02/2026 Keywords: mold powder ; carbon-free ; melting behavior ; two types of granules. Concepts for the development of carbon-free mold powders for the continuous casting of steels Nathalie Gruber Harald Harmuth mold powder carbon-free melting behavior two types of granules 2026-02-11 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025152 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-11 Metallurgical Research & Technology 211 123 Kinetics of solid-state decarburization for 3.5% Si electrical steel in CO2–CO atmosphere https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026016 Authors: Yaping Li, Lingyan Sun, Lukuo Hong, Caijiao Sun, Liqun Ai and Na Qian. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 215 Published online: 13/02/2026 Keywords: solid-state decarburization ; CO2–CO atmosphere ; oxide layer ; kinetics ; 3.5%Si silicon steel. Kinetics of solid-state decarburization for 3.5% Si electrical steel in CO2–CO atmosphere Yaping Li Lingyan Sun Lukuo Hong Caijiao Sun Liqun Ai Na Qian solid-state decarburization CO2–CO atmosphere oxide layer kinetics 3.5%Si silicon steel 2026-02-13 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026016 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-13 Metallurgical Research & Technology 215 123 Optimisation of self-reducing mill scale briquettes for sustainable iron recovery in induction furnaces https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025151 Authors: Ravi Prakash Singh. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 214 Published online: 13/02/2026 Keywords: briquette ; waste utilization ; TGA ; circular economy ; induction furnace. Optimisation of self-reducing mill scale briquettes for sustainable iron recovery in induction furnaces Ravi Prakash Singh briquette waste utilization TGA circular economy induction furnace 2026-02-13 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025151 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-13 Metallurgical Research & Technology 214 123 Effect of refining slag basicity on removal of large size inclusions in GCr15 bearing steel https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026012 Authors: Guoliang Wu, Yanbin Yin, Jiongming Zhang and Qiang Liu. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 213 Published online: 13/02/2026 Keywords: GCr15 bearing steel ; refining slag ; factsage ; single globular type inclusions. Effect of refining slag basicity on removal of large size inclusions in GCr15 bearing steel Guoliang Wu Yanbin Yin Jiongming Zhang Qiang Liu GCr15 bearing steel refining slag factsage single globular type inclusions 2026-02-13 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026012 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-13 Metallurgical Research & Technology 213 123 Model of transient temperature and solidification in a continuous-cast slab using multiple transverse sections https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026013 Authors: Anna Ivanova and Brian G. Thomas. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 217 Published online: 18/02/2026 Keywords: continuous casting ; heat transfer ; phase-change boundary ; secondary cooling ; numerical simulation. Model of transient temperature and solidification in a continuous-cast slab using multiple transverse sections Anna Ivanova Brian G. Thomas continuous casting heat transfer phase-change boundary secondary cooling numerical simulation 2026-02-18 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026013 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-18 Metallurgical Research & Technology 217 123 A modified constitutive model based on Hill48 function for the forming analysis of orthotropic sheet metal https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025126 Authors: Zhang Yu, Song Jian and Wang Ping. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 212 Published online: 18/02/2026 Keywords: sheet metal ; Hill48 modified model ; anisotropic ; associated flow rules ; finite elements. A modified constitutive model based on Hill48 function for the forming analysis of orthotropic sheet metal Zhang Yu Song Jian Wang Ping sheet metal Hill48 modified model anisotropic associated flow rules finite elements 2026-02-18 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025126 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-18 Metallurgical Research & Technology 212 123 Influence of alloying elements and strain rate on the second ductility minimum of microalloyed steels during simulated continuous casting https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026009 Authors: Saeid Bakhtiari, Saham S. Sharifi, Iman Sedighi, Sergiu Ilie and Christof Sommitsch. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 216 Published online: 20/02/2026 Keywords: hot ductility ; continuous casting ; ductility minimum ; micro-alloyed ; strain rate ; steel. Influence of alloying elements and strain rate on the second ductility minimum of microalloyed steels during simulated continuous casting Saeid Bakhtiari Saham S. Sharifi Iman Sedighi Sergiu Ilie Christof Sommitsch hot ductility continuous casting ductility minimum micro-alloyed strain rate steel 2026-02-20 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026009 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-20 Metallurgical Research & Technology 216 123 Influence of the mineral gangue on pellets softening melting properties in blast furnace. Experimental study of phase equilibria during the melting of pre-reduced pellets https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026008 Authors: Yann Graz, Evangeline Athoy, Fayssal Oudich, Yann Maurice, Aurore Husson, Nadine Berthelemy, Jeremy Jactard, Yves Basselin and Geraldine Siboni. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 220 Published online: 24/02/2026 Keywords: blast furnace cohesive zone ; softening melting phenomena ; iron ore quality ; phase equilibria ; thermodynamic modelling. Influence of the mineral gangue on pellets softening melting properties in blast furnace. Experimental study of phase equilibria during the melting of pre-reduced pellets Yann Graz Evangeline Athoy Fayssal Oudich Yann Maurice Aurore Husson Nadine Berthelemy Jeremy Jactard Yves Basselin Geraldine Siboni blast furnace cohesive zone softening melting phenomena iron ore quality phase equilibria thermodynamic modelling 2026-02-24 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026008 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-24 Metallurgical Research & Technology 220 123 Carbothermic reduction of hot rolling sludge by rice husk char with microwave heating https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026014 Authors: Tsubasa Tokunaga, Tatsuya Kon, Kotaro Tanaka and Ko-ichiro Ohno. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 219 Published online: 24/02/2026 Keywords: microwave heating ; carbothermic reduction ; biomass ; sludge recycling ; rice husk char. Carbothermic reduction of hot rolling sludge by rice husk char with microwave heating Tsubasa Tokunaga Tatsuya Kon Kotaro Tanaka Ko-ichiro Ohno microwave heating carbothermic reduction biomass sludge recycling rice husk char 2026-02-24 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026014 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-24 Metallurgical Research & Technology 219 123 Smelter to close the raw material gap in green steel production https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2026015 Authors: Bernhard Voraberger, Gerald Wimmer, Andreas Pfeiffer, Krzysztof Pastucha and Robert Millner. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 218 Published online: 24/02/2026 Keywords: ironmaking ; smelter ; green steel production ; low grade iron ore ; slag valorization ; reducing treatment. Smelter to close the raw material gap in green steel production Bernhard Voraberger Gerald Wimmer Andreas Pfeiffer Krzysztof Pastucha Robert Millner ironmaking smelter green steel production low grade iron ore slag valorization reducing treatment 2026-02-24 text/html 10.1051/metal/2026015 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-24 Metallurgical Research & Technology 218 123 The effect of CaO/SiO2 ratio and FeO content on the viscosity and structure of CaO-SiO2-11.3 wt% V2O5-13.45 wt% MnO-FeO slag https://www.metallurgical-research.org/10.1051/metal/2025143 Authors: JianTao Ju, Jun Jiang Zhu, YongKun Yang, WenKe Guo and Heng Wang. Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123 , page 221 Published online: 24/02/2026 Keywords: converter vanadium slag ; viscosity ; melting temperature ; structure ; polymerization degree. The effect of CaO/SiO2 ratio and FeO content on the viscosity and structure of CaO-SiO2-11.3 wt% V2O5-13.45 wt% MnO-FeO slag JianTao Ju Jun Jiang Zhu YongKun Yang WenKe Guo Heng Wang converter vanadium slag viscosity melting temperature structure polymerization degree 2026-02-24 text/html 10.1051/metal/2025143 Metallurgical Research & Technology Vol. 123(2) abstract metal/2026/02 2026-02-24 Metallurgical Research & Technology 221 123